For the fourth year in a row, the Good Library hosted its annual Geek Off event. The competition celebrates students’ passions, offering a platform to showcase everything ranging from cosplay and fanfiction to board game designs and digital art.  The 2025 competition took place Feb.14 and brought students together through a shared enthusiasm for geek culture.  The idea stemmed from Kelsey McLane, promotions and accessibility librarian, who participated in a Geek Off contest when she worked as a teen librarian in Denver, Colorado.  “When I got to Goshen College, I knew we could, and should, do something similar. We...

By Egypt Boyd • February 20, 2025 • Arts

The Good Library hosted its third annual Geek Off last Friday, with the intention of displaying the unique and creative endeavors among the Goshen College community. The contest was open to students, faculty and staff, allowing them the opportunity to “geek out,” while also competing for prizes. The hourlong event saw a total of 15 participants, with 11 students showing out. The criteria for entry consisted of personal creative projects outside of the classroom, with students being able to submit more than one piece. Virtual entries were accepted as well. The projects submitted included poetry, art and writing, music, crochet...

By Charlie Aldrich • February 22, 2024 • Arts